Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a degenerative condition affecting the macula or central area of the retina in elderly people. Early AMD is marked by the presence of soft drusen and/or retinal pigment abnormality (hyper- and hypopigmentation). Late AMD includes 2 forms, nonneovascular (dry) AMD and neovascular (wet) AMD. Despite new medical and surgical interventions, AMD remains a leading cause of vision loss in elderly people all over the world.